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Word	Meaning	Advanced
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
entirely	adv: completely
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
permafrost	n: a layer of soil that is permanently below freezing, usually in polar regions
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
constantly	adv: all the time
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
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
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
zooplankton	n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed
phytoplankton	n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
windy	adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
precipitation	n: moisture that condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail; an unexpected acceleration or hastening
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
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
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
protist	n: a diverse group of single-celled or simple multicellular organisms, including algae, amoebas, and slime molds, that do not belong to the plant, animal, or fungus
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
conspire	v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose
aphelion	n: the point in the orbit of a planet, comet, or other celestial body where it is farthest from the sun or central body it orbits; the opposite of perihelion
whammy	n: a powerful or devastating effect or influence; (double whammy) an adverse effect that is compounded by another negative effect
inhospitable	adj: harsh and difficult to stay in or grow; unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people who visit you
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
temperate	adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions