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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
homogenize	v: to make something uniform or consistent in composition or character, often by mixing or blending different elements
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
confluence	n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
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
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
meld	v: to combine or blend, especially in a way that produces a harmonious or unified whole; to merge or fuse
divergent	adj: different or becoming different from another or a standard; tending to move apart in different directions
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
blatant	adj: completely obvious, often offensively or inappropriately; characterized by shameless or brazen behavior
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
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
oyster	n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
agglomerate	v: to collect or gather into a mass or cluster; to form or cause to form a cluster or agglomeration; to unite or join together, especially in a haphazard or consolidated manner
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
manifesto	n: a public declaration or statement of policy and aims, usually issued by a political party or government; a written statement or proclamation of one’s beliefs or intentions
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
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
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
mussel	n: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible
eel	n: a type of elongated, snake-like fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater and has a slimy, scaleless body and no pelvic fins
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
inundation	n: a great flood or overwhelming quantity
canal	n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation
upland	n: an elevated or high-lying area of land, typically with a higher elevation than the surrounding area, often characterized by hills, mountains, or plateaus
intuit	v: to understand or know something instinctively or without conscious reasoning; to perceive or apprehend something immediately or intuitively
dredge	v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
mosaic	n: a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic, or the activity or method of making these
muck	n: dense, wet, and dirty matter or waste, often found in soil or on the ground; animal waste
smelly	adj: having a strong, unpleasant, or offensive odor, particularly about something decomposing or otherwise spoiled
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
contamination	n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area
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
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
attenuation	n: the process of reducing the strength, intensity, or value of something; the act or effect of making something weaker or less pronounced; the decrease in the magnitude of a signal, sound, or wave as it travels through a medium or from a source to a receiver
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
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
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
detritus	n: waste or debris of any kind, particularly organic matter that has decayed or broken off from larger organisms; figuratively, a collection of disorganized or discarded material or ideas
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
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
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
attenuate	v: to weaken or reduce the intensity of something, such as a sound, feeling, or substance; to make something thinner or less dense
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
fertilize	v: to cause an egg, female animal, or plant to develop by joining sperm from the male with them; to add a natural or chemical substance to land to make plants grow well
spat	n: a minor quarrel or dispute, often one that is short-lived or insignificant; a sudden burst of activity or energy; a young oyster, clam, or other bivalves that has recently attached itself to a surface in its natural habitat
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
reinterpretation	n: a new or different interpretation or explanation of something, especially a text or piece of artwork
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
nursery	n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
reset	v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
practically	adv: almost or nearly
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
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
amphibious	adj: able to function both on land and in water; able to live in or move between two different environments or settings
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
watery	adj: full of or containing water; wet
scuba	n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving
diver	n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
recreational	adj: relating to or for leisure or pleasure; done for enjoyment rather than work or duty
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
upwell	v: to rise to the surface, particularly in the case of fluids like water, gas, or magma
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
churn	v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
shoreline	n: a line that separates land and sea
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
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
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
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
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
remake	v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
livable	adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell