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Word	Meaning	Advanced
underneath	adv: under or below something else
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
underdeveloped	adj: not fully developed or mature; lacking in progress or advancement
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
enlightened	adj: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
monarch	n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen
tirelessly	adv: without getting tired or fatigued; persistently, energetically, and continuously working with great effort
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
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
improve	v: to make or become better
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
faithful	adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
impeach	v: to bring formal charges against a public official for misconduct in office
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
hotspot	n: a place or area, typically a location or region, that is known for having an unusually high number of a particular phenomenon, such as disease, activity, or popularity
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
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
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
offset	v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
hydropower	n: electricity generated from the energy of moving water, usually using turbines and dams in rivers or other bodies of water
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
landslide	n: a large, sudden movement of a mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
wreak	v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
brunt	n: the force or impact of something, often used to describe the full force of an attack or criticism
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
landlocked	adj: referring to a country or region that is surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea or ocean
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
reiterate	v: to repeat something, typically for emphasis or clarity; to say or do something again and again
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
firewood	n: wood used as fuel for fires, particularly for heating, cooking, or other purposes
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
subtropic	adj: describing a region or climate that is between tropical and temperate and often characterized by warm temperatures and moderate rainfall
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
alpine	adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
poach	v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
majesty	n: regal or royal dignity; grandeur or greatness
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
predetermine	v: to decide or determine in advance; to establish or influence beforehand
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
underfunded	adj: having insufficient funds to support or carry out an enterprise
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
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
shout-out	n: a public expression of appreciation or acknowledgment, often given to an individual or group of people, typically used in social media, advertising, or broadcast media
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
kick-start	v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star