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Word	Meaning	Advanced
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
sandbox	n: an outdoor play area for children consisting of a box filled with sand; a virtual testing environment used for software development or security testing
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
cross-section	n: a two-dimensional representation of a slice or portion of a three-dimensional object or structure, showing the internal arrangement and relationship of its parts; a sample or subset of a larger population or entity that allows insight into its characteristics or behavior
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
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
lye	n: a highly alkaline solution made by soaking hardwood ashes in the water, used in the production of soap, detergents, and other cleaning agents; a caustic substance
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
inundate	v: to flood or overwhelm with an excessive amount of something
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
projection	n: the act of calculating or guessing, or the state of being estimated; any solid shape or object that juts out from something; an image on a screen cast from something
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
megafauna	n: a term used to describe large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, such as mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed tigers, and that are now extinct
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
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
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
beard	n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
regurgitate	v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
cub	n: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
hypothermic	adj: relating to or characterized by abnormally low body temperature, typically resulting from prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
recede	v: to pull back or move away or backward
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
dumpling	n: a small ball or lump of dough, often boiled or steamed and filled with meat or vegetables
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
blubber	v: to speak or cry in a way that is noisy, emotional, and often difficult to understand; to sob or weep uncontrollably; (noun) a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin of marine mammals such as whales, seals, and walruses
mainstay	n: a thing that is relied upon to support or uphold something else
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
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
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
phytoplankton	n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed
seaweed	n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae
zooplankton	n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
invert	v: to turn something upside down, inside out; to reverse the position, order, or relationship of something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
woo	v: to seek the affection or favor of someone; to court or pursue someone romantically or with flattery
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
beluga	n: a type of whale found mainly in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
bowhead	n: a large, baleen whale species typically found in Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its distinctive, arched upper jaw
narwhal	n: a medium-sized toothed whale found in Arctic waters, known for its long spiral tusk that is actually a protruding canine tooth
leopard	n: a large wild cat that has yellow-brown fur with black spots and lives in Africa and southern Asia
dizzy	adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance
vertigo	n: a feeling of dizziness or disorientation often caused by a disturbance in the inner ear; a sensation or feeling of being unsteady or losing one’s balance
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
amphipod	n: a small, shrimp-like crustacean with a laterally compressed body and a curved abdomen, typically found in freshwater and marine environments
copepod	n: a small, planktonic crustacean that is a dominant part of the marine zooplankton and serves as a major food source for many aquatic organisms
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
majestic	adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
tusk	n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
wry	adj: using or expressing dry or ironic humor, often with a twisted or distorted facial expression
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
prehistoric	adj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
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
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
monstrous	adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
zodiac	n: a band or belt of the imaginary celestial sphere divided into twelve equal parts, each named after and associated with a particular constellation; any similar system of division or categorization based on astrological or astronomical concepts
pontoon	n: a flat-bottomed boat or floating structure used as a platform or support; a device attached to the bottom of an aircraft to provide stability during takeoff and landing
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
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
cove	n: a small sheltered bay or inlet, typically rocky and steep-sided; a small strip of land jutting into the sea
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
hull	n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects
scold	v: to reprimand or criticize someone severely or angrily
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
snorkel	n: a tube-like device used for breathing underwater, with one end in the mouth and the other above the surface of the water
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
dejected	adj: feeling or showing sadness, lack of hope, or confidence; disheartened; depressed
anthropomorphic	adj: describing or relating to the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
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
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
ballet	n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
iceberg	n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
jackhammer	n: a powerful mechanical tool used to break up pavement, concrete, or other hard materials, typically used in construction or demolition projects
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live